iPhone 5 Rumor Roundup: Leaked Photos, Slimmer 'In-Cell' Screens

The leaks and speculation about Apple's next-gen iPhone continued this week, with images of front-panel screens and talk about how the new phone will impact the market.

In addition to leaked photos of the iPhone 5's front-panel screen, we also saw video of the iPhone 5's front shell. A smartphone repair firm out of South Carolina reportedly got their hands on what they claim are parts for the next iPhone. When asked how they nabbed those parts, a SmartPhone Medic spokesman said "the parts in the video are from a very reliable source that we have worked with for years. They have been very accurate when releasing early parts to us in the past, but obviously we cannot say 100 percent that they are indeed the parts for the new iPhone."

"The quality, build and markings suggest that they are accurate," the spokesman said.

There was also some chatter about the glass that will fit into those front-panel screens. LG Display is reportedly ramping up production of displays based on in-cell technology, which will produce a thinner touch screen.

Analysts and shoppers alike are apparently excited about the iPhone launch. Two analysts predicted big – perhaps record-breaking – things for Apple this fall, while Web searchers are apparently scouring the Web for details about the iPhone 5, according to search stats.

Apple isn't the only one prepping a new product; Amazon yesterday sent out invites for a Sept. 6 event that will likely include the launch of a new Kindle Fire tablet. Can that compete with the alleged iPad mini?

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iPhone Front Panels

iPhone Front Panels

In a YouTube video posted Wednesday an individual known as Justin from SmartPhone Medic walks viewers through a 3-minute overview of the new iPhone screen and cables. The iPhone 5 front panels are longer and thinner than the iPhone 4S, while the camera and the proximity sensor have switched places. The various cables, meanwhile, show off the rumored 8-pin dock connector and a headphone jack that is on the bottom of the iPhone rather than the top.